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I recently found out what the first step in your morning routine is, but now let's talk about what happens when you step into the shower. What comes first? Do you reach for the soap? The shampoo? The razor? read more

I haven’t spent much time there (4 days, 16 hours and 28 minutes), but I deeply miss the fresh air and mountain views. Luckily, I have this soap to sniff until I can make it back to the rocky mountain state. read more

While mildly disturbing, I also find these little guys extremely amusing. They're Exploding Frog Soaps, and, no, no actual living frogs were harmed in the making of them. What are they really? read more

Can pumpkins make you prettier? Perhaps. They're certainly loaded with beta-carotene, and because of their antioxidant content, they're often a main ingredient in peels (in fact, there's a professional Pumpkin Peel being offered by derms and plastic surgeons, such as NYC's Nina Naidu, who says pumpkins have the highest concentration of salicylic acid of any plant). But beyond all that sciencey stuff, pumpkin products are just fun to have around in the fall. My favorite this year is ... read more

When I first asked this question, it seemed like you guys were pretty much split right down the middle—half of you were bar-soap-or-bust, and the other half was all about shower gel. But seeing as it's now almost an entire year later (!!!) I feel like it's time for an update. read more

A friend and I were chatting about our skincare routines, and she brought up something that got me thinking. Seems my pal (let's call her "Hot Stuff McGee") doesn't bother washing her face in the morning—she figures she just washed it the night before and, hey, that's good enough for her. read more

I've never really gotten into the idea of guest soap—you know, the little frilly ones you stick out when company comes over mostly for show? Well, I might just be changing my stance thanks to these adorable little suds-er-uppers I spotted on the craft site Etsy.com over the weekend. Because, really, what says “Hey, thanks for visiting” better than milk-and-honey soap shaped like little garden gnomes? read more

Have you guys discovered the new super-cute site IHeartDaily.com yet? It's supposed to be aimed at a younger, teen-ish set, but it's full of so many adorable, quirky beauty products and cool style tips that it's really a perfect read for gals of any age. Plus, the ladies behind it, Melissa and Anne, are friends with our own Erin over at Single-ish, so you know they're our kind of girls. Discover more about their personal style philosophies and the loot they're dying over right now right now, after the jump. read more

Ever find yourself in this situation ladies? You're at the drugstore picking up some life essential (detergent, tampons, gummi bears, etc) when the beauty aisle beckons. Even before stepping foot in the store you'd made a silent vow not to step down that hallowed hall, but now a devious angel whispers in your ear, "Bet there's something there new to try. You deserve to take a peek at least." So after hesitating for 1.5 seconds, you go. But once there, you freeze: There are approximately a bajillion products per aisle! Where's a girl to start?! Well, next time you find yourself in this sitch, better have this fail-proof hit-list in hand: read more

I wish I could say that I am immune to the effects of packaging, but I have been known to pick up products just because they look cute on my dresser. What really gets me is stuff that appears to be vintage even though it’s brand spanking new. I mean, I think I might have a problem—I love it to a completely irrational degree. I think these eight super inexpensive little bits of retro adorableness should explain why: read more

I really don't want to love Amazon, the Wal-Mart of Internetland, but I can't help myself. Whenever there's some obscure item I'm 100-percent convinced I'll never be able to find again, it turns out that Amazon sells it. The current example: a lovely honey wheat germ hand soap that my best friend bought me in Italy. read more

A bigger price tag doesn’t always make for a better gift. And this year, considering the current state of the economy, that couldn’t be more true. Read on to discover a plethora of beauty-themed presents that won't break the bank. read more

Scented candles, calorie-laden foods and fancy-pants soaps have been default, I-like-you-but-don't-know-what-to-get-you holiday presents ever since Santa and his elves commandeered the North Pole. So, should you find yourself being given a sweetly packaged candle or soap from a thoughtful (but uncreative) gift-giver this season, smile pretty, say thanks and then do this: read more

Happy Monday morning, lovelies! For those of you who are early holiday shoppers—or if you're just a sucker for a great kits and palettes—I'm about to start your week off on a fantastic note. Because for this, my final round up of Breast Cancer Awareness loot, I stuck with products I thought would make really great gifts. Here, the cutest charity-supporting sets I could find starting at just $15! read more

I’m not kidding. Handwashing has its own day: October 15th. And if you’re like me (and my sister, who’s normally up on these quirky holidays but forgot to remind me about this one—thanks, Courtney) last Wednesday came and went just like any other hump day. But I found a belated way to celebrate read more

I’m sure you’re familiar with the expression, one man’s trash, or, say, junk, is another man’s treasure. And the founder of Man Junk, the first line of personal hygiene products geared towards a man’s nether regions, hopes that your man’s “junk” can make him some major treasure. Is this for real? read more